A genetic analysis of ice age cave lions shows this species to be distinct from modern lions, ending a long-standing…

Ice sheets, and not rushing rivers, sculpted many Martian valleys, according to scientists. The new research…

A re-analysis of a shin bone belonging to a horned dinosaur from the Cretaceous period has revealed signs of a…

True to this agonizing year that is 2020, yesterday’s launch of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover was not without…

A 1,000-year-old recipe to treat eye infections could lead to an unorthodox way of combating antibiotic resistance.

Good news, everyone! Astronomers have pinpointed the best location on Earth for studying the stars. But if you’re an…

Update 8:08 a.m.: The Atlas V rocket lifted off on schedule, and everything appeared to go well. Perseverance is now…

Like clockwork, a strange cloud has returned high above the Martian surface.

The origin of the largest stones used to build Stonehenge has been a matter of considerable debate for centuries,…

We’re beyond stoked about the upcoming launch of the Perseverance rover to Mars, but NASA’s new explorer won’t be…

Scientists have revived microbes found deep beneath the seafloor in 100-million-year-old sediment, dramatically…

An experiment done aboard the International Space Station demonstrates the potential for a hardy fungus to shield…

NASA is set to launch its next rover to Mars on July 30, in what is certain to be an exciting new phase in…

This first-of-its-kind image reveals a star system just 300 light-years from Earth. It was captured by the Very…

Archaeological discoveries in a Mexican cave suggest humans reached North America some 30,000 years ago, which is a…

We tend to marvel at the abilities of our canine companions, but let’s face it: Dogs are basic beasts who depend on…

Her unsettling, seemingly agonized facial expression gave this ancient Egyptian mummy the nickname “screaming…

Ramps at ancient Greek healing temples provided access for people with disabilities, according to new research. If…

An international consortium has compiled the most comprehensive 3D map of the observable cosmos to date,…

Two years ago, astronomers watched in confusion as the corona of a supermassive black hole quickly faded from view,…